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Court Orders Fast Trial In Coup Case

Court Orders Fast Trial In Coup Case

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At the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik has ordered an accelerated trial for six suspects facing alleged coup charges.

LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT

The court fixed April 29, April 30, May 4 and May 5 for the start of proceedings and hearing of related applications.

LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT


During the session, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi told the court that the prosecution was ready, with witnesses already lined up.

He said the case could proceed once the court gives the go-ahead.


However, defence lawyers raised concerns over the short notice and complexity of the case.

Counsel to the first defendant pushed for a bail hearing, but the judge ruled that trial must begin before any bail applications are considered.


The court then directed all parties to align on dates for a speedy process. With the schedule now set, the case is expected to move quickly as proceedings begin on the fixed dates.

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